ICEF students received up to $1 million in scholarships
Written by Jennifer Bihm Sentinel Staff Writer jennifer@lasentinel.net
21 June 2013
LUTHER WATERS, DIRECTOR OF FREDERICK DOUGLASS High School, pinning a student.
South L.A. Scholars Headed for Big Things
The Inner City Education Foundation (ICEF), which houses charter schools on and ... read more >>

New Music School Opens In Ladera Heights
Written by Sentinel News Service
06 June 2013
“The Ladera Music Academy opened its doors in April 2013 at 4912 W Slauson Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90056 and is already creating a buzz,” said an academy spokesperson.
“Every week, the academy ... read more >>

Shoe Stop Thrift Store
Written by Brian W. Carter (Staff Writer)
06 June 2013
Shoe Stop Thrift Store owners Evelyn Brinson and Shonese Love started their store on faith. This store aims to do much more than sell affordable merchandise but to make difference. Through SSTS, ... read more >>

Playboy Jazz Coming to Baldwin Hills
Written by Sentinel News Service
30 May 2013
Playboy Jazz Festival presents 1+ One Featuring Patrice Rushen and Ndugu Chancler in free Baldwin Hills Concert
“Let the good times roll… and head over to the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw,” said event ... read more >>

South LA Kids Garden Dedication Event
Written by Sentinel News Service
22 May 2013
West Athens Garden will provide the surrounding communities with better choices in food and provide better access for local families.
West Athens Garden to provide food-growing beds for children ... read more >>

Ralphs On Crenshaw Closes
Written by Brian W. Carter (Staff Writer)
22 May 2013
Ralphs on Crenshaw closes with 25% off sale and residents who are sad to say goodbye to one of the community’s longest standing super markets.
Ralphs officially says goodbye to Crenshaw with ... read more >>

NHS Cleans Up Crenshaw
Written by Sentinel News Service
17 May 2013
Local organization takes pride in community
On Saturday, May 4 the Neighborhood Housing Services of Los Angeles County (NHS) teamed up with the 3rd Avenue Block Club, Park Mesa Heights Community Council ... read more >>

'Feeling Good' Play a Hit
Written by Troy Tieuel Sentinel Contributing Writer
17 May 2013
Two decades of Wisdom: Germain Edwards' 'Uncle Charley' gives protagonist and hip hop star 'Taylor,' played by Julian Smith, words of advice in the form of a music inspired story that bridges past ... read more >>

AC Home Health Agency
Written by jennifer Bihm, Sentinel Staff Writer
16 May 2013
CEO Ameila Campbell Amponsem and husband Steven Amponsem of AC Home Health Agency stand in front of their location in the Crenshaw Square on Crenshaw in between 39th Street and Coliseum Blvd
Photo ... read more >>

A Mother For Justice
Written by Brian W. Carter (Staff Writer)
16 May 2013
Linda Jay, activist and author of her book, “I Was There." As a mother, Jay’s message is simple: “I want my message out to other mothers to have faith, pray and believe—don't settle for ... read more >>

Verdict On Leimert Park Station Expected In May
Written by Sentinel News Service
01 May 2013
The long-awaited decision on whether a train station for LeimertPark will be included in the new Crenshaw-to-LAX light rail line could be announced as early as May 3.
The bids for the Crenshaw-to-LAX ... read more >>

Martial Arts in Leimert
Written by troy Tieuel Sentinel Contributing Writer
26 April 2013
Parents and friends watch as referee and coordinator D. Jones of Academy of Martial Arts calls out a point in the teen grappling match at the 'Martial Arts Championship' held in the court yard behind ... read more >>

Michael Colyar at Mavericks Flat
Written by Sentinel Staff News
26 April 2013
Be sure to catch comedian Michael Colyar at Maverick’s Flat Monday Night Extravaganza.
Colyar reached notoriety as “The King of Venice Beach.” The funnyman, known for his bold standup routines, ... read more >>

L.A. Southwest College Revives its Summer Session
Written by Sentinel News Service
26 April 2013
Los Angeles Southwest College
LOS ANGELES, April 18, 2013 – Students in South Los Angeles and the region will have access to summer session closer to home at Los Angeles Southwest College this ... read more >>

LaRita Shelby: The Brand Besides the Brand
Written by troy Tieuel Sentinel Contributing Writer
26 April 2013
Back in the day, Shelby worked as a teen Disc Jockey at W-DIA in Memphis, Tennessee
From On Air personality to Marketing Strategist, it pays to be versatile in Hollywood!
If you walk down Crenshaw ... read more >>

Bombay Eyebrow Bar
Written by jennifer Bihm, Sentinel Staff Writer
19 April 2013
The eastern hair-plucking method is gaining customers
The little booth just outside Macy’s in the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza is usually crowded, packed with ladies trying to get the perfect ... read more >>

Black Community Shows Up For Greuel
Written by Troy Tieuel Sentinel Contributing Writer
19 April 2013
Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomasand others show support for their chosen mayoral hopeful as she speaks about her plans to move the city forward, if elected.
Wendy Greuel's Fundraiser at Post & ... read more >>

CRENSHAW
Written by Brian W. Carter (Staff Writer)
12 April 2013
It’s concrete,
Living and breathing,
Speaking rhythms,
And shouting words,
A street that beats,
To the drop-pop,
Of Hyrdualic funk,
That pumps the soul,
Mixed with flavors,
Running forever,
Stained ... read more >>

Wellness & Awareness Center
Written by Brian W. Carter (Staff Writer)
12 April 2013
Metta World Peace spoke to an auditorium full of Washington Preparatory High School students about school, goals and mental health.
Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas also addressed Washington Preparatory ... read more >>